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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Kiren Rijiju, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launch Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 on Gandhi Jayanti
The launch of Fit India Freedom Run 3.0 took place at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday morning on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti today. One of the biggest nationwide movements started by the Government of India during the peak of Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the third edition was jointly launched with a Fit India Plog Run by Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju and Union Minister of Youth Affairs and SportsShri Anurag Singh Thakur.The third edition of the Fit India Freedom Run started off today, October 2 and will go on until October 31.
Also in attendance on Sunday was former Health Minister of India Shri Harshvardhan Goel, Secretary Sports Smt. Sujata Chaturvedi, Director General, Sports Authority of India Shri Sandip Pradhan, Fit India ambassador Ripu Daman Bevli as well as other officials from the Sports Ministry and SAI along with a large number of participants.
Reiterating the Prime Minister’s vision, Shri Kiren Rijiju mentioned, “When Shri Narendra Modi launched the Fit India movement in 2019, his vision was to make the entire nation fit. This movement over the years has now become such a massive success. Everyone is now interested to join the movement and the Fit India mobile app is also being downloaded with much enthusiasm every single day.”
Echoing his sentiments on the same lines, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur mentioned, “From Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to Amrit Kaal, we have to keep working towards Prime Minister’s vision of taking India to new heights and the first way to reach that goal is by taking our fitness to new level.”
Urging for a record number of participation in this edition of the Freedom Run, Shri Thakur added, “There is no better occasion than to start the third edition of this successful run on Gandhi Jayanti and culminate it on Ekta Divas – the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31. Last year, the total participation reached 9 crore 30 lakh and we have to give a lot of strength to Fit Freedom Run 3.0 to double the participation numbers.”
The Fit India Freedom Run, over the last two years, has seen participation from India Armed forces including the Border Security Force , Indo-Tibetan Border Police , Central Reserve Police Force , the Indian Railways, CBSE and ICSE schools as well as the Ministry of Youth Affairs youth wings Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan  and “National Service Scheme .
Ministry of Science & Technology
Enthusiastic participation of students, young officials and budding scientists during the technical sessions of India International Science Festival
On the 3rd day of the India International Science Festival  in Kolkata today, sessions and symposium on the applied areas of science and technology have been organised. Huge and enthusiastic participation of students, young officials and budding scientists during the programme adds to the excitement of the event.
In a session on Health Research Conclave, discussions range from multitude of topics including Genetic structure, molecular composition in human structure and chemical reactions in genomes, among others. Others sessions included Women Scientists and Entrepreneurs Conclave, Young Scientists Conference, North East Students Conclave and Vigyanika Science Literature Fest. The sessions delved in detail upon the applied areas of science and technology and how to make it easily accessible to the common people. In the session of Women Scientists and Entrepreneurs Conclave, the Secretary of Department of Science and Technology, Prof. Ashutosh Sharma mentioned about the initiatives of the department to promote science and technology among the citizens and particularly among the people in far-flung areas of the country. He expressed optimism at the popularity and importance of the festival with more and more participation involving the students of various institutes in this edition of the Science Festival. Enumerating some examples of how the science and technology projects are providing an enabling environment for the young entrepreneurs and women by empowering them with information and technology base, he emphasised a platform like Science Festival is also an opportunity to talk and learn about new areas of application of technology for betterment of humanity.
In other venues of the IISF, an attempt at creating Guinness Book of Record by students by assembling radio transmitter kit in Science City is another exciting and enthralling event lined up for today’s programme. The excitement among the visitors, particularly the children is palpable with huge participations in each and every programme organised in the IISF.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Union MSME Minister calls for industry body’s support in leveraging quality and state-of-the-art technology for growth, increased production and exports in MSME sector
"The support of industry is important for the country's growth"
: Mumbai, October 11, 2022
Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane has called for leveraging quality and state-of-the-art technology for growth, increased production and exports in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  sector. He was speaking at MSME Summit and Exhibition 2022 organized by Confederation of Indian Industry  in Mumbai today. He called for industry bodies like CII to provide the required support for development of the country's MSME sector. "Considering the capacity and experience of CII in the industry sector, CII's assistance is crucial for development and expansion of MSMEs", he said.
Speaking about MSME sector, he informed, the number of entrepreneurs in the MSME sector is around 6 crores. The MSME Ministry is striving to increase entrepreneurship, production, employment and GDP in the sector with the objective of realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of a self-reliant India, he said.
Union MSME Minister further said, while the Government shall provide all possible support for development of industrial sector, the dream of making the country a superpower can be fulfilled only with cooperation from industry. "The support of industry is important for the country's growth".
The Chairman of CII Western Region Sunil Chordia said that the Government of India gives importance to the MSME sector in its drive to make India a $ 5 trillion economy. He said that MSMEs have driven India to new heights through the basics of low investments, flexible operations and capability to develop good local technology. MSMEs are a vital component of the Indian economy and have made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the nation. In addition to creating job opportunities, it helps in advancement of rural and under-developed areas of the country, he said.
The CII  organized the 8th Edition of the MSME Summit and Exhibition 2022 with an objective to help MSMEs bounce back from tough issues in Environmental Sustainability, Finance, Business Continuity and Exports and to adopt new solutions and make them boom.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Ministry of Law and Justice Organises Chintan Shivir to Shape Future Action Plan
The Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department orchestrated a highly successful Chintan Shivir today at New Delhi. Esteemed dignitaries including Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal , Union Minister of State  Law and Justice; Dr. Niten Chandra, Law Secretary; Shri S.K.G. Rahate, Current Incharge Secretary Legislative Department; Shri G.S Pannu, President ITAT & B.K Vidhatri , guest speaker for the event, graced the event with their presence.
The Shivir commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp and a ceremonial honour to the distinguished guests. The department launched a short informative video documentary enumerating the significance and achievements of the Ministry of Law & Justice in the various sectors of life and it's contribution in the overall growth of India.
Additionally, a Coffee table Book ‘DoLA at a Glance: 2022-23’ was unveiled during the event, adding to the significance of the occasion. It carries a detailed account of ongoing work and achievements of Year 2022-23 and stands as a testament of employees' relentless efforts and collective success.
Dr. Niten Chandra, Law Secretary, delivered a warm welcome address, followed by Shri S.K.G. Rahate, Incharge Secretary Legislative Department, who shared his remarks. The keynote speaker of the day, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal , addressed the audience and commended the department for hosting the Shivir. He reiterated his dedication to advancing ongoing initiatives and ensuring equitable access to justice for all citizens. Emphasising the need to repeal outdated laws and simplify complex ones, he expressed his commitment to relieving the burden on the courts through these endeavours.
B.K Vidhatri, the esteemed guest speaker, engaged with the attendees and motivated them to step out of their comfort zones, break down silos, and work together as a cohesive team to achieve their goals, and inculcated a spirit to fight stress and work pressure.
Following the motivational session, presentations were delivered by the representatives of the Department of Legal Affairs, Legislative Department, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, and Central Agency Section. These presentations encompassed a comprehensive review of the department's accomplishments thus far and deliberated on the future course of action, aligned with the Prime Minister Shri Modi's vision as India embarks on the Amritkaal of Indian independence to achieve remarkable growth prior to 2047.
An interactive session ensued, enabling the staff members to express their opinions, offer suggestions, and pose questions. Each contribution was given due consideration, fostering meaningful discussions.
Dr. Anju Rathi Rana, Additional Secretary and Legal Advisor, concluded the event with a vote of thanks. She extended her heartfelt congratulations to all attendees for the successful completion of the momentous Chintan Shivir and expressed deep gratitude to everyone for their unwavering commitment and dedication.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate the Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan at National Cancer Institute in Jhajjar campus of AIIMS New Delhi on 21st October
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Infosys Foundation Vishram Sadan at National Cancer Institute  in Jhajjar Campus of AIIMS New Delhi, on 21st October, 2021 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing, which will be followed by his address on the occasion.
The 806 bedded Vishram Sadan has been constructed by Infosys Foundation, as a part of Corporate Social Responsibility, to provide air conditioned accommodation facilities to the accompanying attendants of the Cancer Patients, who often have to stay in Hospitals for longer duration. It has been constructed by the Foundation at a cost of about Rs 93 crore. It is located in close proximity to the hospital & OPD Blocks of NCI.
Union Health & Family Welfare Minister, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Haryana Chief Minister Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar and Chairperson of Infosys Foundation, Ms Sudha Murthy, will also be present on the occasion.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development invites applications for Internship Program for Women Students / Scholars / Social Activists / Teachers
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited applications from women students/ scholars/ social activists/ teachers from Non-Tier I cities and rural parts of India for an Internship Programme of two months’ duration [03.07.2023 -31.08.2023]. The aspiring candidates for the Internship Programme need to be enrolled in/associated with any university/academic/non- academic institution.
The programme is meant to help in orientating the women students/scholars/social activists/teachers  with the policies and programmes of the Ministry by offering short-term association. The interns may be required to undertake pilot projects/micro-studies focusing on the ongoing activities of the Ministry. The Ministry endeavors from this activity, a qualitative exposure of the interns to its mandate, specific programmes and policy analysis so as to make them proactive to raise the issues of women and children on various platforms in future.
Candidates from the age group 21-40 years may send their application through Google forms.
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The form has started accepting responses from 20.05.2023, 00:00 HRS and the last date of receiving applications is 29.05.2023, 23:59 HRS. Selection of the interns would be made on the basis of recommendations of the Selection Committee duly constituted for this purpose. The list of recommended candidates shall be available on the Ministry’s website under ‘What’s New’. A candidate once selected for the Internship Programme, shall not be eligible for applying again.
Selected interns would be granted a lump sum stipend of Rs. 20,000/- per month and reimbursement of travel cost  of the journey for joining the programme in the Ministry and return at the end of the programme. Willing interns would be provided hostel facilities on a sharing basis for the duration of their Programme in Delhi. The hostel facility will only include basic amenities like triple sharing accommodation in each room with attached bathroom , table, chair and cupboard. Mess charges are not included as part of the accommodation and are to be borne by the intern availing the hostel facility.
The hostel facility would be available from 2 days prior to the start of Programme upto 2 days after the end of the Programme . Interns would be awarded with certificate on successful completion of the Internship Programme.
Detailed guidelines of the Internship Programme may be seen at the Ministry’s website https://wcd.nic.in/schemes/internship-scheme
For any further details/queries, candidates may contact the Statistics Bureau through email at the ID <mwcd-research[at]gov[dot]in>on all working days between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
The detailed notification along with the form may be seen at the website of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 612
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 216.81 Crore
More than 10 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 216.81 Crore  today. More than 10 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10414880
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
10114224
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
6947581
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18436181
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
17711388
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
13515963
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
40829544
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
31280687
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61878315
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|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
52861101
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
561097034
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
515095528
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
85960047
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
203999043
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
196807725
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
44933064
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
127647264
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2nd Dose
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|
123038615
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Precaution Dose
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|
45563822
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
1024302261
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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946909268
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Precaution Dose
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196920477
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Total
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2168132006
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 19th September, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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|
14
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2nd Dose
|
|
141
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Precaution Dose
|
|
5503
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
36
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
280
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
9752
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|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
14401
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
26988
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
6202
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
13530
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
11112
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
40444
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
549918
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
1658
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
8939
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
239097
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1054
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
5926
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
107675
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|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
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|
34477
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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|
96248
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|
Precaution Dose
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|
911945
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|
Total
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|
1042670
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
IFSC Authority
IFSCA sets up committee for creating a Framework for transfer of stressed loans from domestic lenders to permitted financial institutions in IFSC
The Reserve Bank of India  has recently  Directions, 2021 dated September 24, 2021 replaced the existing instructions on the matter of sale/transfer of loan exposures by lending institutions. The RBI directions, inter- alia, permit transfer of loan exposures to any class of entities that are under the regulatory purview of any financial sector regulator in India [including International Financial Services Centres Authority ], subject to certain conditions. The RBI directions also call for the respective financial regulator to put in place a framework for this purpose in consultation with RBI.
IFSCA has set up a committee of experts to examine and recommend measures to create such a framework for transfer of stressed loans from domestic lenders to permitted financial institutions in IFSC. Shri G. Padmanabhan, Former Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, shall be chairing the committee which will also include representative from Law firm and other market participants possessing expertise in Banking and Legal issues.
The Committee has been mandated to examine the provisions of the RBI directions pertaining to transfer of stressed loans by lending institutions to entities in IFSCA, identify areas/issues of the directions which require further clarification from RBI, suggest both the contents of the framework to be put in place by IFSCA to enable such transfers and amendments/additions to the RBI directions to make it easier to effect such transfers. The Committee shall submit its report to the Chairperson, IFSCA, by one month from the date of its first meeting.
The Authority also seeks inputs from interested parties with expertise in this domain. Such inputs, in the form of comments, recommendations etc., may be forwarded by email to supriyo.b@ifsca.gov.in and manisha.khuntia@ifsca.gov.in. Persons who wish to make presentations to the committee may also send their request to the given email id.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal to chair the 6th meeting of National Startup Advisory Council
NSAC meeting to be held on 11.03.2023 in New Delhi
Shri Piyush Goyal to launch the Startup India Investor Connect portal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal will chair the 6th meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council  on 11th March 2023 in New Delhi.
With the theme of India@2047, the NSAC will deliberate upon matters important for evolution of Indian startup ecosystem and will cover important topics as Tech Landscape and the Way Ahead, Innovation in Logistics, Making India the Global Skill Market, Innovation Hub, Women Entrepreneurship, Capacity Building for Domestic Capital, Thematic Seed Funds, etc.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles is expected to launch the Startup India Investor Connect portal, ideated by the NSAC and co-developed by DPIIT and SIDBI at this meeting.
The Central Government had constituted the NSAC to advise the Government on measures required to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups in the country resulting in sustainable economic growth and large-scale employment opportunities.
NSAC includes members from concerned line Ministries, Departments and Organisations and non-official members, representing various stakeholders such as founders of successful startups, veterans who have grown & expanded companies in India, persons representing interests of investors, incubators and accelerators, representatives of associations of stakeholders of startups and representatives of industry associations.
NSAC is playing an important role in identifying areas of interventions for expansion of startup ecosystem and ideating and nurturing national programs under Startup India initiative. Programs such as MAARG, National Mentorship Program, Incubator Capacity Development Program, Adoption of NavIC Grand Challenge, Startup Champions 2.0 etc. are some of the programs ideated and incubated by NSAC.
NSAC is expected to have a rich participation from the ecosystem including Shri S. Ramann, Chairman and MD, SIDBI, Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Chair, Startup20 Engagement Group, Shri Prashanth Prakash, Partner, Accel, Ms. Debjani Ghosh, President, NASSCOM, Shri Vineet Agarwal, Immediate Past President, ASSOCHAM and MD, TCIL, Smt. Shradha Sharma, Founder, YourStory, Shri Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Sequoia India, Shri Kunal Upadhyay, Co-founder, CIIE.CO, IIM Ahmedabad, Shri Deepak Garg, Founder, Rivigo, Dr. Renu Swarup, Former Secretary, DBT, Shri Manoj Kohli, Former Head, Softbank India, Shri Ajai Chowdhry, Founder- HCL, Chairman – EPIC Foundation, Shri Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Co-founder, InfoEdge, Dr. Ramesh Byrapaneni, Managing Director, Endiya Partners amongst others.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stone for 16 National Highway Projects in Manipur for Rs 4,148 crores
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated and laid foundation stone for 16 National Highway Projects in Manipur with an investment of Rs 4,148 crores covering total length of 298 kms. The projects will provide all weather connectivity to Manipur with the rest of the country and the Neighbouring countries. They will boost agricultural, industrial and socio economic progress of the region. These will also facilitate health care and emergency service to the remotest of the areas and generate employment and self employment oppurtunities.
Inaugurating the projects in Imphal Shri Gadkari said projects worth Rs 5000 crores have also been sanctioned for the state and the Detailed Project Reports will be completed within six months and the work will start in a year’s time. He said expansion of Highways in the state will be recommended under the Bharatmala Phase ll .He said Prime Minister is giving highest priority to the north east and road infrastructure will contribute in development of Manipur and make it socially and economically strong. The Minister said water ,power ,transport and communication are the four most important things for development of industry ,for generating employment and eradicating poverty. He said Manipur is a very beautiful state with immense potential for Tourism .
Shri Gadkari sought the cooperation of all the stakeholders for resolution of problems and completion of projects in a time bound manner. He said the details of all the projects will be put on website.
Full Event Link https://youtu.be/08jpbyGXXbE
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